How Long Can They Hold Somebody In Jail
My question involves criminal law for the state of: GA My friend was arrested on 2/17 .The person who filed the charges has since made an affidavit with the ADA in the case that she didnt want to press charges.I want to know how long can they hold him in jail.And his public defender wont talk to his family or return his calls to inform him when his court date is .How can I find out this information?:mad:
Re: How Long Can They Hold Somebody In Jail
How long can you be held on false charges?How long will it be before he can get a trial?
Re: How Long Can They Hold Somebody In Jail
how do you determine they are false charges? The charges were brought by (presumable) the injured party. If they rescind them, that does not make the charges false. All that means is the DA must investigate to determine if the charges are justified.
and to how long before trial?
not sure in Ga specifically but 1 year is generally the limitation for a "speedy trial" unless the accused waives their rights.
Re: How Long Can They Hold Somebody In Jail
The only speedy trial law for felonies in Georgia that I'm familiar with governs that time between arrest and indictment.
My Daniel's Criminal Trial Practice is at the office though.